2021 RFP American Rescue Plan Supplemental Funding for Domestic Violence Service

This solicitation provides supplemental American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to expand New Jersey’s domestic‑violence service network. Up to $1.5 million is available for seven separate awards (maximum $214,285 each) to agencies that do not already hold a DCF‑DOW contract for direct domestic‑violence services. Funded activities include crisis hot‑lines, emergency housing, victim advocacy, counseling, legal assistance, transportation, community education, prevention programming, child‑focused services, offender‑intervention, technology platforms, and related support services. Recipients must demonstrate trauma‑informed practice, be able to commence services within 30 days of award, and retain documentation for five years. The award process was open competition with a November 17, 2021 deadline; awards were announced on February 9, 2022. The contract period runs through September 30, 2025. • Total available funding: up to $1.5 M; seven awards, each up to $214,285. • Eligible entities: NJ‑registered nonprofit, for‑profit, tribal, faith‑based, or community organizations without an existing DCF‑DOW domestic‑violence contract. • Allowable services: crisis response, shelter/housing, advocacy, counseling, legal aid, transportation, education, prevention, child services, and related support activities. • Reporting & compliance: monthly service data reports, retention of records for five years, adherence to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and state statutes. • Application requirements: AOR registration, single‑PDF narrative (max 30 pages), detailed line‑item budget (Annex B), governance documents, trauma‑informed policies, and certifications.